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SMT Advanced Training

AVLE Soldering License Module 3:

The third module of the training as a Specialist in Soldering Technology in accordance with guideline AVLE1510 builds on the basic knowledge of SMT acquired in module 2 and teaches the special requirements for hand soldering very small chip components down to size 01005 and high-pole fine-pitch SMDs on printed circuit boards with the aid of stereo microscopes.

Knowledge imparted in module 3:

  • Special requirements for soldering very small components (building on Module 2!)
  • Special requirements for soldering high-pole fine-pitch components
  • Process window for soldering, temperature control
  • Moisture sensitivity of components and PCBs
  • Expansion of components and printed circuit boards
  • Soldering workstation for the smallest components and high-pole fine-pitch components
  • Hand tools and aids
  • Special tool care when using the finest soldering tips
  • Soldering process for soldering the smallest components, solder application and dosing
  • Soldering processes for soldering high-pole fine-pitch components, wave soldering
  • Applying and correctly removing flux
  • SMT component knowledge (excerpt)
  • Practical work under stereo vision systems
  • Soldering and desoldering chip components down to size 01005
  • Soldering and desoldering PQFP with 0.4 mm - 0.65 mm pitch
  • Soldering and desoldering of smallest resistor networks
  • Soldering and desoldering of fine-pitch SO components

Training duration:

  • Two days (18 teaching units, including exam)

Includes:

  • Printed personal training documents
  • Training material for practical soldering exercises
  • Examination materials
  • AVLE qualification certificate module 3 after passing the final exam in theory and practice
  • AVLE Soldering License or entry of the completed module

Entry requirements:

  • Successful completion of modules 1 + 2 is recommended for module 3. 
  • Practical experience in soldering SMT components is a mandatory requirement.
  • Alternatively: Solid professional experience in the field of manual soldering of SMT components.

Important note:

Lateral entrants can take the examination for module 3, but module 3 does not cover the complete theoretical examination material, which also includes some of the important basic knowledge from modules 1 + 2.

In your own interest, we recommend that you have your eyesight tested before starting the course.

Recertification

  • The validity of the AVLE qualification certificates in modules 1–4 is three years from the date of the examination.
  • Modules 1–3 are considered together; the expiration date of the last module completed counts.
  • An extension of a further three years can be achieved by joint recertification or by completing a further module of modules 1–3 for the first time, if not already available.
  • The recertification examination must be completed no later than 90 days after the expiration date, otherwise the qualification certificates expire and must be reacquired.

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